Nunc dimittis (Gradualia) (William Byrd)

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  • CPDL #23556: This edition has been withdrawn at the request of the editor. CPDL #23556: Byrd_-_Nunc_dimittis_(canticle).pdf
Editor: Edward Tambling (submitted 2011-05-13).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 107 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: In original key for SATTB, and adapted with a Gloria Patri for use as an evening canticle

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  • CPDL #23555: This edition has been withdrawn at the request of the editor. CPDL #23555: Byrd_-_Nunc_dimittis_(canticle)_down_a_perfect_fourth.pdf
Editor: Edward Tambling (submitted 2011-05-13).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 106 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Transposed down a perfect fourth for ATTBarB, and adapted with a Gloria Patri for use as an evening canticle

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Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2003-01-20).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 149 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: SATTB. Revised 11/08
  • CPDL #04253:  Network.png
Editor: Marco Gallo (submitted 2002-12-02).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 59 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Includes only part 3 of this piece, Lumen ad revelationem gentium.
Editor: Steve Sanders (submitted 2002-10-25).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 128 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: SSATB

General Information

Title: Nunc Dimittis
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
, SSATB or ATTBarB
Genre: SacredMotet or Evening Canticles

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

Published: Gradualia I (1605), vol.1 no.4

Description: Tract for the Feast of the Purification

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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Nunc dimittis.